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Thursday, May 27, 2010

A family affair

We said goodbye to our first visitors this past Saturday. Terry and David (Tim's parents, for those who don't know them) were able to spend two incredible weeks with us, and we were sad, so sad, to see them go. Eleanor, especially, enjoyed having two more people around for the sole purpose of providing her with entertainment (in her opinion, at least, this is what we're all here for) and she's had to readjust to having just mom and dad around (boring).

I think the pictures provide all the description of our trip that's needed. Grammy and Grandpa Baird, thanks for an amazing visit.
-kjd

Tarangire Safari Lodge and the Tarangire River.

Exploring the patio, as the only guests.

Wine...

 ...and dinner after game driving.
Eleanor, Tarangire Safari Lodge.

Grammy Baird and elephants...a little too close?!

Eleanor and dad, Tarangire.

Grandpa Baird, Tarangire.

Tarangire, game driving.

Watching the elephants.

Baboons, Lake Manyara National Park.

Giraffe, Lake Manyara National Park.

Dad, Eleanor, and Lake Manyara from LM Serena Lodge.

Grammy and Grandpa Baird, Ngorongoro Crater rim.

On top of Ngorongoro Crater...

...and elephants inside.

Morning  mist on the crater rim.

Breakfast, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Streets of Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Crocs in Zanzibar.

 Stone Town.

On foot safari in Stone Town.

For sale: tinga tinga paintings...

...and shoes.

Mtoni Palace.

Zanzibar door.

Beach near Mtoni Palace, Stone Town.

 Flying home.


6 comments:

  1. What fun!!! I am so glad you could have family come and spend that kind of time. Again some very beautiful pictures. Miss as always. Mama D

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  2. What awesome experiences for you all! I'm sure the family time was a spectacular gift . . . so glad you all had that opportunity. We'll have to huddle with the Baird Grandparents for story time and photos soon! Memorial Day weekend here; looking forward to time on the lake!

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  3. You guys were missed, to say the least. Tim continues to talk about (and I continue to try to forget about) having the same opportunity to take you two on the same (or similar) adventures. I keep telling myself "someday" and then remind myself that we have time in ME to make adventures of our own. More than anything, I look forward to you having that time with Eleanor. We miss you guys, very much.

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  4. look at that little face. same little features as the day she was born.

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  5. Wow, I love these pictures. What memories you all are making! You all look like seasoned world-travelers, and that lodge looks pretty dang sweet. Life here continues to pale in comparison. We miss you tons.

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  6. Such beautiful photos-- beautiful scenery, beautiful people. xoxo

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